The Walking Dead (General Thread)

[Slacker Hero]

What is The Walking Dead?

The Walking Dead is a critically acclaimed Will Eisner Award winner of Best Continuing Series by Robert Kirkman (writer of Marvel Zombies 1 & 2) it follows Police Officer Rick Grimes and his family as the zombie outbreak occurs. It's published by Image comics, the company who created Spawn, it's a black and white style comic with pencils by Charlie Adlard.

Where can I watch The Walking Dead TV Series?

The Walking Dead airs Sundays at 10 PM Eastern on AMC in America. Check your local lists for times and channels if any changes.

Sounds great, where can I buy the comic book?

There are a few places. I recommend buying it on amazon because it's a bit cheaper than buying it at your local book store. I'd recommend getting The Walking Dead Compendium, it's 35 bucks on amazon and covers the first 48 issues of the comic book. It's well worth it.

Wait, why should I read the comic book if I can watch the televison series is ?

It's a great read and the series will diverge from the source material a bit, giving you more stories of these characters to read about. There are a few moments in the comic book that I will be surprised if I see in the series just because of how brutal things get from time to time. Also, the first season only covers the very beginning of the show and will only be six episodes, the comic book is on issue 75 and usually comes out each month without fail.

I've read the comic and I want to read something similar/by Robert Kirkman.

I recommend anything by Kirkman, he's great. Best new writer in the last ten years in comic books. He's written Marvel Zombies 1&2, The Astonishing Wolfman, Haunt, Brit, Battle Pope, Tech Jacket, The Irredeemable Ant-Man among others. And my favorite fucking comic book of all time Invincible. I seriously recommend it to anyone who's a fan of superhero comics but gets pissed off at the status quo of said comics today. (I.E In Marvel or DC when a character dies but comes back later.)

I have also many other comics to recommend, but that's for another thread.

Walking Dead linkage.

http://blogs.amctv.com/the-walking-dead/
http://www.kirkmania.com/
http://www.amctv.com/originals/The-Walking-Dead/

Episode Guide.

Spoiler:

The Walking Dead
Season One, Episode One

Days Gone Bye

Rick searches for his family after emerging from a coma into a world terrorized by the walking dead.

Original Air Date: October 31st

The Walking Dead
Season One, Episode Two

Guts

Rick unknowingly causes a group of survivors to be trapped by walkers. The group dynamic devolves from accusations to violence, as Rick must confront an enemy far more dangerous than the undead.

Original Air Date: November 7th

The Walking Dead
Season One, Episode Three

Tell It To The Frogs

Rick makes a decision to go back to Atlanta to retrieve the bag of guns and save a man's life. Lori and Shane must deal with the surprising return of someone they thought was dead.

Original Air Date: November 19th

The Walking Dead
Season One, Episode Four

Vatos

Rick's mission to Atlanta is jeopardized when things go awry. Jim becomes unhinged in camp.

Original Air Date: November 21, 2010

[DeadApe]

Awesome write-up. Pumped for the show. And I will probably be picking up the compendium. Also Negative Hunter posted this in another thread

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid111717822001?bclid=88963904001&bctid=167654562001

[Slacker Hero]

UPDATE:

The official trailer has been released. And the season premiere is Halloween at 10.

[AaUndeadMarine]

well we know what to fill in on your horror movie marathon on the 31st now

[oO Coggy Oo]

Looks good glad they're showing it in the UK as well

[Cry Vengeance]

Amazing.

[sgt zombie23]

I found a store somewhere close to me. Im going sometime this week this store looks awesome.

[B Mane65]

Looks very promising and cool, can't wait for the premiere.

[oO Coggy Oo]

Just found out I'll be away when the show premieres so hopefully where I'm going has the channel

[Pwnisher James]

Is it ok to find a big load sliding down my leg? Or is it just me...

Anyway, soo looking forward to watching that. Looks like its gonna be good!

[NegativeHUNTER]

I'm currently looking for issue 11 where can I read issue 75?

[Slacker Hero]

Why would you want issue 75 if you're on issue 11?

[Slacker Hero]

[Masta Shef]

Wow

[BLACK SNOW 13]

October? Halloween?
This is great, this show comes out on my favorite month and favorite holiday! ^_^